Built-In Multifunction Electric Oven
Model No.
XOU177SS
INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION page 3
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER pages 4-7
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY page 8
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE page 9
KNOW YOUR OVEN page 10
AUTOMATIC COOKING page 11
OVEN TIMER OPERATION pages 12-17
COOKING FUNCTIONS pages 18-19
COOKERY NOTES page 20
FAN OVEN COOKING GUIDE page 21
CONVENTIONAL OVEN COOKING GUIDE page 22
GRILLING GUIDE page 23
COOKING GUIDE page 24
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE page 25
IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR OVEN? page 26
SERVICE page 27
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INTRODUCTION
Your Belling Oven
Thank you for purchasing a new Belling electric built-in oven. Its stylish and practical design will
enhance your kitchen and make cooking a pleasure. It features a large multifunction oven with a grill.
There is also a clock/timer which features a minute minder and an automatic main oven switch on
and off feature.
Even if you have used an electric oven before, it is important that you read these instructions thoroughly
before starting to cook, as there may be many new features not featured on your previous oven . Pay
particular attention to the installation and safety instructions.
Getting Help
If you have any problems with installation, operating or cooking with your Belling oven please check
through these instructions thoroughly to make sure that you have not missed anything. If you still
need help, then please contact (including a daytime telephone number if possible):
Consumer Relations Department
Belling Appliances Ltd.,
Talbot Road,
Mexborough
South Yorkshire.
S64 8AJ.
BELLING HELP LINE Tel: 01709 579902
Please quote the oven model and serial number with your enquiries. This can be found on the rating
label, positioned on the rear panel of the appliance.
WARNING! For your own safety, make sure that these instructions on installation, use and
maintenance are followed.
We advise you to keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell or transfer
ownership of this product, please pass on these instructions to the new owner.
This appliance conforms to EN55014 regarding suppression of Radio and Television reception
interference.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• All installation and maintenance must only be
carried out by qualified personnel. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for any damage to
persons or property resulting from an incorrect
installation of the appliance.
• The safety and automatic adjustment devices of
the appliance may, during its life, only be modified
by the manufacturer or duly authorised supplier.
•n accordance with the electricity standard the
appliance is type Y.
• The walls adjacent to and surrounding the appliance
must be able to withstand a temperature rise of
65K.
UNPACKING YOUR OVEN
• Remove all packaging before use and check to
make sure that the appliance is in perfect condition.
If you have any doubts do not use the appliance
and call your supplier for advice. Do not move the
appliance using the handles.
• Some parts on the appliance are protected by a
plastic film. This protective film must be removed
before the appliance is used. We recommend
carefully slitting the plastic film along the edges
with a sharp knife or pin. Our products use
environmentally friendly packaging, which can be
either recycled or disposed of in the appropriate
manner.
The packaging materials should carefully
discarded and not left within easy reach of
children as they are a potential safety hazard.
DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT
To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose
of your product carefully and safely. Remove the mains
cable (where fitted) by cutting off flush with the appliance
and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition
where it could be connected to the electricity supply. To
help the environment, Local Authority instructions should
be followed for the disposal of your product.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
This appliance is designed specifically for domestic
purposes and Belling Appliances Limited cannot accept
responsibility if used in any other type of installation.
All Belling oven units are suitable for installation under
Belling hob units.
This appliance must not be installed over any appliance
that generates heat.
IMPORTANT
For your own safety, we recommend that your appliance
is installed by a qualified electrician.
The oven should be installed in accordance with the
latest Edition of the IEE Regulations.
TYPE XOU177
Dimensions for mounting H/W/D (mm) 570/560/540
Mains voltage AC 230 V
Operating voltage AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Upper element (kW) 0.7 (outer) + 1.8 (inner)
Lower element (kW) 1,6
Grill element (kW) 1,8
Fan element (kW) 2,0
Fan only (W) 25 - 29
Oven light (W) 15W - E 14 - T300
Cooling fan (W) 18 - 22
TECHNICAL DATA
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED!
This oven should be installed by a competent electrician
in accordance with the current edition of IEE
Regulations.
This appliance must be earthed and connected to a 230
Volt, 50 Hz, single phase supply through a suitable oven
control unit with a fuse rating of 20 amps. The control
unit should incorporate a double pole switch having a
contact separation of at least 3 mm in all poles and
should be located adjacent to the oven to allow easy
access in case of an emergency. If the oven is to be
wired into a connector unit this maybe positioned behind
the oven providing:
i. The top of the connector unit is not more than 30cm
above the base of the oven recess.
ii. The depth of the connector unit does not reduce
the depth of the recess to less than 55cm.
We recommend that you use a rubber cable (type H0 5RR-F)
to connect the oven to the control unit or other protective
cables with similar type characteristics. The minimum
cable size is 3 x 1.5 mm2. The oven mains terminal
block is located on the rear of the oven and should be
connected as shown in the diagram. Access to the
terminals is made possible by removing the screw
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Cable Clamp
Terminal
Cover
Access Screw
Live Terminal
Neutral Terminal
Earth Terminal
Mains Cable
immediately above the black plastic terminal cover, and
hinging the cover downwards.
The power cable must be laid so that no parts of it ever
reach an over temperature of 75K.
Alternatively the mains supply can be taken from a
household 13amp switched fused spur. Having a
minimum contact clearance of 3mm, which must be
fitted adjacent to the oven housing cabinetry and
accessible after installation. The oven must be fitted
with 3 core cable having a minimum cross section area
of 1.5mm and must conform to BS6500.
The oven must not be connected using a 3-pin 13amp
plug.
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BUILDING-IN THE APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
WARNING Always use the recommended measurements of the build-in opening, as shown in the table on page 5
and the diagrams below. To make sure the appliance is properly aerated, remove the rear panel of the base module
or make a hole (A), as shown in thi figure below.
FIXING THE APPLIANCE
Push the appliance into the cabinet, open the oven door
and drill pilot holes 2mm X 5mm deep, through the holes
in the frame at the sides into the sides of the cabinet.
Fix the oven to the cabinet with the enclosed screws
(V).
Take care not to tighten the screws too much as this
may cause damage to the cabinet sides or the appliance
enamel.
BEFORE COOKING
Before you cook for the first time, we recommend that
you switch on each element in turn to burn off any
odours remaining from manufacture. Simply operate the
grill on maximum for a few minutes, and the oven for
about 30 mins. Although the smell is harmless, we would
recommend that you open the window to allow fresh
air to circulate during this procedure.
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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
NEVER
• NEVER allow anyone except an authorised Belling
Service Agent to service or repair your oven.
• NEVER remove any part of the oven other than those
intended in normal use, or attempt to modify the
oven in any way.
• NEVER use the oven for commercial catering. It is
designed for domestic use and for cooking food
only.
• NEVER allow young children to operate or play
with the oven.
• NEVER line the shelves, floor, or sides of the oven
or grill, with aluminium foil as overheating and
damage may result.
• NEVER store anything which might catch fire in the
oven or grill.
• NEVER heat unopened containers.
• NEVER dry clothes on the oven door.
• NEVER store flammable liquids, aerosols, etc. in
adjacent cabinets.
• NEVER wear garments with long flowing sleeves
whilst cooking.
• NEVER place or store the grill pan on the floor of
the oven during cooking, as damage to the
appliance or adjacent cabinet may occur, due to
overheating
When used properly your Belling oven is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain
precautions that must be observed.
PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS
•ALWAYS take care when touching any part of the
oven which may be hot. Use dry, good quality, oven
gloves when removing or replacing food or dishes.
•ALWAYS stand back when opening the oven door
to allow any build-up of heat or steam to disperse.
•ALWAYS keep the oven door closed when not in
use to prevent accidents.
•ALWAYS keep your oven clean, as build-up of
grease or fat from cooking may be a fire hazard.
•ALWAYS switch off at the mains before cleaning
your oven.
•ALWAYS supervise children and pets, particularly
when grilling, as exposed parts of the grill may
become hot.
•ALWAYS make sure that all controls are switched
off when you have finished cooking.
•ALWAYS remember that your oven may stay hot
for a time even after you have finished cooking.
•ALWAYS keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
•ALWAYS keep children away from the oven when
cleaning at maximum setting.
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DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE
SHELF POSITIONS
Your oven features shelf supports formed into its cavity
sides, which offer the user 3 different cooking positions.
ACCESSORIES
The oven is supplied with 2 oven shelves (A) (see below),
which can be placed in any of the runners formed into
the sides of the oven walls. The shelf positions are
numbered from the bottom of each oven.
A grill pan (B), food support grid (C) and handle (D) is
also included (see below), which is placed on top of the
appropriate shelf. Use the grill pan (B) directly under a
shelf for grilling a large amount of food.
When removing the tray from the oven, always use the
handle (D) provided. Hook the handle to the edge of the
tray and pull it out, slightly lifting it as you do so.
During cooking, do not place the grill pan on the floor
of the oven, as damage to the appliance or adjacent
cabinet may occur, due to overheating.
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KNOW YOUR OVEN
CONTROLS
FUNCTION SELECTOR (1)
The cooking mode is selected using the function selector
(1). The functions available are as follows,
Light Only
Fan Defrost
Conventional Oven (top and base elements)
Conventional Oven with Fan Assist (top and
base elements plus fan)
Base heat with Fan Assist
Fan Oven (rear element plus fan)
Grill
Fan Grill
THERMOSTAT (2)
The Thermostat (2) is used to set the desired cooking
temperature, and is used in conjunction with the function
selector. It is not necessary to set a temperature when
using the oven in light only and fan defrost modes.
Temperature is set by turning the control clockwise to
the desired setting, with a range between 50ºC and
approximately 230ºC being available
WARNING:- DURING USE THE APPLIANCE
BECOMES HOT.CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID
TOUCHING HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.
CONTROL PANEL
OVEN INDICATOR NEON (3)
The yellow indicator neon illuminates whenever the oven
is heating up, so it serves as a guide to the user for
when the oven has preheated. It will switch on and off
during normal operation, as the elements cycle to
maintain the oven temperature.
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The oven programmer offers you the following features:
1. Time of Day
2. Minute Minder
3. Automatic Cooking with cook and delay cooking
functions.
We recommend following the guidelines below, to
ensure the best performance from you oven when using
automatic cooking programs,
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook
and require approximately the same temperature.
2. Set the oven programmer so that the food has just
finished or about to finish cooking on your return
to the oven. This will ensure the food has not cooled
down and does not require reheating before
serving.
3. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes
into the oven, ideally straight from the refrigerator.
Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed
thoroughly before it is put in the oven.
4. We advise that warm food should never be placed
in the oven if there is to be a delay period. Stews
prepared by frying the meat and vegetables should
be cooked as soon as possible.
5. We advise dishes containing left-over cooked
poultry or meat, for example
Shepherds Pie, should not be cooked automatically
if there is to be a delay period.
6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow
method, so that the delay period is kept to a
minimum.
7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth
in certain foods (i.e. poultry, joints, etc) the delayed
start should be kept to a minimum.
8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle
during the delay period, so it is best to add these
ingredients just before serving.
9. Foods which discolour should be protected by
coating in fat or tossing in water to which lemon
juice has been added, prior to placing food in the
oven.
AUTOMATIC COOKING
10. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full
to prevent boiling over.
11. Foods should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a
container to prevent the loss of liquid during cooking.
Aluminium foil gives a good seal.
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.
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OVEN TIMER OPERATION
ELECTRONIC TIMER
The timer display is in 24 hour clock format.
Ensure that the correct time of day is always set
before using your cooker.
Description:
will light:
• When the timer is first turned on it will flash (It
should go out when a time of day is set).
• When an Auto Cooking programme has been set.
This “Cookpot” symbol will light up either:
• When the cooker is in “Manual Mode”.
• When you press the Cook Time button and set a
length of time for an Automatic Cooking programme.
Note: symbol will light up during Automatic
Cooking.
Will light up when you select a Minute Minder period
and will remain lit for the period set.
MINUTE MINDER (1)
Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours and 59
minutes that will count down. When it reaches zero the
timer will bleep.
e.g. If you set 20 minutes, the timer will start bleeping
20 minutes later.
COOK TIME (2)
Cook time is the actual length of time for which, the
timer will switch the oven(s) on as part of an “Automatic
Cooking” programme.
e.g. If you set 2 hours, the food will be cooked for 2
hours.
STOP TIME (3)
The time of day at which you want an automatic cooking
programme to end.
e.g. If you set a cook time for 2 hours, and stop time of
11:00. The timer will switch the oven(s) on at 9:00 and
turn the oven(s) off at 11:00. You will hear a bleep at
11:00 to indicate that the automatic cooking programme
has finished.
NOTES
• When setting an automatic cooking programme you
will need to set the oven control(s) to the required
temperature(s) when you set the timer.
• If an automatic cooking programme has been set
the oven(s) will only operate during the pre-
programmed time.
- (4) and + (5)
• Used to adjust the various timer function settings.
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OVEN TIMER OPERATION CONTINUED
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY
Step 1 ➤ Make sure all oven controls are turned OFF.
Step 2 ➤ Check the electricity supply to the cooker is
turned ON.
When switched on the display will show 0.00 and
the symbol, both will be flashing.
Step 3 ➤ Press & hold in both the Cook Time (2) & Stop
Time (3) buttons together.
Step 4 ➤ With the Cook Time & Stop Time buttons still
held in, press either the + (5) or - (4) buttons
to set the correct time of day.
Step 5 ➤ Release all the buttons simultaneously.
The time of day is now set and the symbol will
light up to show that the timer is in Manual Mode.
NOTE: To change the time of day repeat steps 3,4
& 5 above.
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER
Step 1 ➤ Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
Step 2 ➤ Press and hold the (1) minute minder button.
Step 3 ➤ With the button still held in set the required
minute minder time using + + (5) and - (4)
buttons. A symbol will light up.
Step 4 ➤ Release all buttons and the timer display will
revert back to the time of day.
The symbol will remain lit to signify that a minute
minder period has been set.
At the end of the set time a bleeping sound will be
heard and the symbol will go out.
The bleeping sound will continue for several
minutes unless cancelled (See Step 5).
Step 5 ➤ To cancel the bleeping sound press the (1)
minute minder button. The time display will
revert back to the time of day after the button
is released.
To cancel the minute minder before the minute
minder period has finished.
Step 1 ➤ Press the (1) minute minder button
Step 2 ➤ Press the - (4) button until 0.00 appears in the
display window.
When the minute minder has been set, the time remaining can be checked at any time by simply pressing the
minute minder button.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING PROGRAMMES
There are two automatic cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:
(a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) ON and OFF automatically.
(b) To set the timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set Cook Time.
(a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) ON and OFF automatically.
This allows you to cook at a specific time for a chosen period before the oven switches off automatically.
Step 3 ➤ Press and hold the Cook Time (2) button. The
display will read 0.00 with the cookpot
symbol lit.
Step 4 ➤ With the Cook Time button still held in set the
required cook period using + (5) and - (4)
buttons.
Release the buttons and the timer display will
revert to the time of day with the
A symbol and
symbol lit.
Step 5 ➤ Press and hold the Stop Time (3) button. The
display will read the earliest possible time for
the Cook Time that you have set above.
Step 6 ➤ With the Stop Time button still held in, use the
+ (5) and - (4) buttons to set the Stop Time.
i.e. the time you require the oven to switch off.
Release all the buttons and the timer will revert
back to the time of day.
The
A symbol will remain lit to signify that an
automatic cooking programme has been set.
The symbol will go out.
When the auto cook programme starts the
s symbol will then light up again.
Step 1 ➤ Check that the correct time of day is set. If not follow instructions for setting the time of day.
Step 2 ➤ Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door.
Step 7 ➤ Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature and if necessary select the appropriate
oven function.
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At the end of the automatic cook period the A
symbol will flash and an intermittent bleeping
sound will be heard. The symbol will go out.
The bleeping sound will continue for several
minutes unless cancelled (see Step 8). The
A
symbol will continue to flash until the timer is
returned to manual operation (see below).
Step 8 ➤ Press the Cook Time (2) button to cancel the
bleeping sound.
Step 9 ➤ Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
Step 10 ➤ Press the Cook Time (2) and Stop Time (3)
buttons together to return the oven to manual
operation. The
A symbol will go out and the
ssssssymbol will light up.
When cooking automatically the Cook Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Time (2)
button and the Stop Time by pressing the Stop Time (3) button.
To cancel the auto-cooking programme before or after auto cooking starts, press the Cook Time (2) and the
Stop Time (3) buttons together. This will return the cooker to manual operation.
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(b) To set the timer to switch ON immediately and OFF automatically after a set Cook Time.
Step 4 ➤ Press and hold the Cook Time (2) button, the
display will read 0.00 and the symbol will
light up.
With the Cook Time button still held set the required
Cook Time using the + (5) and - (4) buttons, the
A
symbol will light up.
e.g.1 hour 30 minutes.
Note: The Cook Time is the length of time the food
requires to cook.
Step 5 ➤ Release all buttons.
➤ The timer display will revert to the time of day
with the
A and symbols remaining lit.
At the end of the Cook Time the
A symbol will flash
and an intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.
The symbol will go out. The bleeping sound will
continue for several minutes unless cancelled (see
Step 6). The
A symbol will continue to flash until
the timer is returned to manual operation (see
below).
Step 6 ➤ Press the Cook Time (2) button to cancel the
bleeping sound.
Step 7 ➤ Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
Step 8 ➤ Press the Cook Time (2) and Stop Time (3)
buttons together to return the oven to manual
operation. The
A symbol will go out and the
s symbol will light up.
Step 1 ➤ Check that the correct time of day is set. If not follow instructions for setting the time of day.
Step 2 ➤ Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door.
Step 3 ➤ Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature and if necessary select the appropriate
oven.
When cooking automatically the Cook Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Time (2)
button and the Stop Time by pressing the Stop Time (3) button.
To cancel the auto-cooking programme before or after auto cooking starts, press the Cook Time (2) and the
Stop Time (3) buttons together. This will return the cooker to manual operation.
OVEN TIMER OPERATION CONTINUED
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1. To cancel the automatic cooking programme before or after automatic cooking starts, press the Cook Time (2)
and Stop Time (3) buttons together, this will return the cooker to manual operation.
2. When cooking automatically the Cook Time can be checked at any time simply by pressing the Cook Time (2)
button.
3. When cooking automatically the Stop Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Stop Time (3
button.
4. Having set a Cook Time and Stop Time an electronic device stores the information. The device within the timer
will switch the oven(s) on and off at the required time.
5. When setting an automatic cooking programme and a mistake is made, to clear:
(a) Press the Cook Time (2) and Stop Time (3 buttons together to return the cooker to Manual operation.
(b) Start the sequence again.
6. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s . It is likely that the electricity supply to the
oven has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the correct time of day. Food in the oven may therefore not have
been cooked, before serving check food is thoroughly heated and completely cooked.
7. To set each function always press and hold the required function button and at the same time press + (5) or
- (4) buttons.
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COOKING FUNCTIONS
Fan Oven
The oven is heated by an element at the rear of the
oven. Air is drawn into the hole in the center of the ovens
rear panel by a circulating fan, before being forced over
the radial fan element and back into the oven cavity.
This heating system is useful for baking biscuits, cakes,
many small pieces of meat, the accelerated thawing of
frozen foods and preserving/drying fruits and
vegetables.
• The oven heats up quickly but preheating is usually
required. Please refer to the table provided. Food
can be cooked simultaneously on one or two levels.
• If you need to put food in a preheated oven, please
wait until the indicator neon (3) goes off before
putting food in the oven.
• Feel free to use your own cake tins and other smaller
tins.
• As you can insert two or even three trays in the
oven simultaneously (when baking biscuits for
example), this additional economy saving feature
saves on further time and money.
• Baking temperatures are lower, therefore the loss
of nutrition value of the food is reduced, as is also
energy consumption.
Conventional Oven (Top and Bottom
elements)
The oven is heated by elements at the top of the oven
and underneath the floor of the oven.
This heating mode can be used for preparing various
foods: meat, bread, cakes, pies or even preparing whole
meals.
• With this heating system you can only use one level
at a time.
• If you need to put food in a preheated oven, please
wait until the indicator neon (3) goes off before
putting food in the oven.
• Feel free to use your own cake tins and smaller
tins other than the ones included
• When roasting meat please remember that larger
and thicker pieces of meat should be roasted on
the lower shelf position at a lower temperature, and
smaller thinner pieces can be cooked on the middle
shelf position at a higher temperature setting.
• Some 5-10 minutes before the food has completed
cooking, switch the oven OFF. This will save on
energy.
• After roasting is finished and before cutting the
meat; wait for 5-10 minutes; this allows the meat
juices to settle inside the meat.
• You can cook frozen meat without thawing it first,
just bear in mind that the roasting time will be
longer, depending on the size of the meat joint.
Conventional Oven with Fan Assist only
The oven is heated by elements at the top of the oven
and underneath the floor of the oven, with air circulated
by the fan. This heating mode can be used for preparing
various foods: meat, bread, cakes, pies on one or two
shelves.
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Conventional Grilling
This heating system is used for cooking pieces of meat,
not thicker than 3 cm (e.g. steaks, chops, sausages,
fish) and for browning sandwiches, vegetables and
sweet dishes.
Grilling should always be carried out with the door
closed, if damage to the appliance controls and adjacent
cabinetry is to be avoided.
• We recommend that the grill is preheated for 5
minutes before cooking.
• Use meat suitable for grilling and cut it into uniform
pieces. Add spices, brush with oil and place on the
pre-oiled wire shelf. Place the shelf in the top shelf
position and insert the enamel drip tray underneath
the grill. After grilling, add salt if desired, and serve.
• The choice of which shelf position to use,
temperature setting and the grilling time depends
on the kind of meat being grilled as well as the
thickness and quality of the meat pieces. Smaller
and thinner pieces of meat can be grilled using a
higher temperature and positioned closer to the grill
element. With larger thicker pieces use a lower
temperature and place further away from the grill
element. The cooking time also depends on how
well you want your food to be done.
• Turn the food over once after having cooked them
for about 2/3 of the required cooking time.
• Frozen meat should be thawed thoroughly first.
Fan Grilling
This function uses the grill and fan. A uniform air
circulation is created which makes this system perfect
for roasting larger joints of meat (1 kg or more). It gives
similar results to cooking on a rotisserie.
• Preheating is not necessary.
• Place the meat (oiled and salted) on a pre-oiled wire
shelf. Place the shelf on level 2 and insert the
enamel drip tray underneath at level 1.
• You can roast more joints at the same time but only
on one level.
• When roasting, remember that you do need to turn
the meat over in the middle of cooking.
• After the roasting is finished let the meat sit for 10
minutes before cutting it.
Bottom Heat with Fan
Using the bottom heating element and fan is particularly
useful for baking moulded cakes with raisins, brioches,
for warming ready-made dishes and dishes requiring
intensive browning on the bottom.
Use only small-size baking dishes and cake tins with
the rims not higher than the cake. Higher rims prevent
cakes from browning on the top.
Fan Defrost
When the fan only is in operation, air is circulated evenly
throughout the entire oven and is useful for defrosting
frozen dishes that need to be thawed at room
temperature, and will be consumed unheated (cream,
custard pastry, tarts, fruit etc.)
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COOKING NOTE
Temperature and Time
When two shelves are used to cook large quantities of
food for home freezing or parties, it may be necessary
to increase the cooking times given in the charts on
page 17 by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of heat
due to the extra time taken to load the oven, and the
larger mass of food. Baking trays should allow an equal
gap on all sides of the oven.
To prepare Meat and Poultry for Roasting in your
Fan Oven
(a) Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it.
Meat which has for been stored in a refrigerator
should be allowed to come to room temperature
before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry must
be completely defrosted before placing in the oven.
(b) The weight of any stuffing used should be added
before calculating the cooking time.
(c) Place meat/poultry in a suitable meat pan. Small
joints weighing less than 1.75kg (31/2 lbs) should
be roasted in a smaller meat pan/tin - or they may
be ‘pot roasted’ - a small joint or a large meat pan
causes unnecessary oven splashing and
evaporation of meat juices.
(d) Additional fat should not be added, except for veal,
very lean meat or poultry which can either be
‘larded’ with fat bacon or brushed very sparingly
with cooking oil or melted fat.
(e) Beef, lamb, mutton and poultry may be dusted lightly
with seasoned flour to give a crisp outer surface.
The skin of duck and goose should be pricked to
release excess fat during cooking, and the rind of
pork should be scored, brushed lightly with oil, and
rubbed with salt to give crisp crackling.
(f) Meat and poultry wrapped in, or covered with a
tent of aluminium foil will be juicy and tender.
Roasting bags offer the same advantages. Always
follow the manufacturer’s pack instructions, and
remember to reduce the temperatures given for
conventional ovens by approximately 25 C and the
time by approximately 10 minutes per hour.
(g) Potatoes for roasting only require to be brushed with
cooking oil or melted fat.
(h) It is not necessary to baste when roasting in an
electric oven and stock or liquid should not be added
to the meat pan since this only causes unnecessary
soiling, steam and condensation.
Frozen Meat and Poultry
Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted
slowly, preferably in a domestic refrigerator (allowing
5-6 hours per 450g, 1 lb), or at room temperature
(allowing 2-3 hours per 450g, 1 lb).
Frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted
before placing in the oven. It is essential to wash
thoroughly and cook meat and poultry immediately after
defrosting.
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